We've Just Discovered a New Species! Whoops! It's Already Endangered!

[CalMeacham]

New Dolphin Species May Already Be at Risk

A dolphin that was previously lumped in with other species of coastal-dwelling dolphins is actually its own Australian species, researchers say. And already, the new Burrunan dolphin may be in danger due to its small population and limited range.

[Alessan]

It’s not as if humanity generally makes an effort to identify species before it starts endangering them, you know.

[lieu]

I demand an explanation into why we weren’t first allowed to determine its tastyness.

[miss_elizabeth]

I would think a lot of the species (particularly large mammals) we discover now would be endangered. I mean, if they were more numerous, they would have been found by now, right?